Halle
Meaning of Halle
Halle (pronounced HAL-ee) slips off the tongue like a bright giggle, and its roots thread through several historic halls: an Old English surname for the one “who lived near the manor,” a Scandinavian pet form tied to brave Hallvarðr, and even a wink to the German city famed for its salt. Modern hearts, of course, first fell for the name on the red carpet—Oscar winner Halle Berry sent it shooting up the U.S. charts in the early 2000s, and it’s held a cozy spot in the Top 600 ever since. Pop culture keeps polishing its shine, from soulful songstress Halle Bailey to the “Hallelujah” chorus that drifts through December airwaves. Short, sweet, and delightfully hard to misspell, Halle feels equally at home on a skateboard or a spotlighted stage. For parents chasing a blend of porch-swing warmth and Hollywood sparkle, Halle offers happily-ever-after charm in just four friendly letters.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HAL-ee (/ˈhæli/)
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Notable People Named Halle
| Halle Berry is an award-winning American actress who began her career as a model and beauty pageant titleholder. |
| Halle Bailey is an American singer and actress who gained fame in the duo Chloe x Halle and earned Grammy nominations for both her group work and solo single "Angel." |
| Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson was an American physician who became the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Alabama. |
